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Old 11-14-2007, 03:56 PM
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Default RE: Scat Cat pic

I probably build a dozen of those over the years. I still have one left.... used for fun flying and occational combat... right now flying with an old ST29 for power.

Design flys great. Was the Q-500 'standard' for a number of years. Good, stable, reliable, and pretty tough.

Make sure to fiberglass the firewall onto the airframe.

Glass above and below the torque rod entry on the ailerons - inch wide is fine... and be sure to epoxy the torque rod tails into the ailerons during assembly.

I recommend not using the forward wing dowels. Add a pair of bolts. 10-24 size is fine. If you stay with dowels, it should be ok... just do not do many agressive outside loops.

Tends to come out noseheavy with current type ABC 40-46 size engines. Keep that in mind with battery/servo placement.

CG set at 2.3"

Not much else ... enjoy it !